character

Definitions

• (countable) A being involved in the action of a story.
• (countable) A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; phene.
• (uncountable) A complex of traits marking a person, group, breed, or type.
• (uncountable) Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; moral strength.
• (countable) A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.
• (countable) A written or printed symbol, or letter.
• (countable) Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the particular form of letters used by a person or people.
• (countable) A secret cipher; a way of writing in code.
• (countable) One of the basic elements making up a text file or string: a code representing a printing character or a control character.
• (countable) A person or individual, especially one who is unknown or raises suspicions.
• (countable) A complex number representing an element of a finite Abelian group.
• (countable) Quality, position, rank, or capacity; quality or conduct with respect to a certain office or duty.
• (countable) The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or thing; reputation.
• (countable) A reference given to a servant, attesting to his/her behaviour, competence, etc.
• (countable) Personal appearance.